Thirty years ago, the idea of legally purchasing cannabis in the United States seemed like a pipe dream. Fast forward to 2026, and the map has been fundamentally redrawn. Today, medical marijuana is legal in 41 states, while 24 states (along with Washington, D.C., and three territories) have fully legalized or regulated adult-use recreational cannabis. What began as a … [Read more...] about From Prop 215 to Schedule III: The Green Evolution of the United States
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Will the federal government fully reschedule marijuana before the end of the year?
If you ask cannabis consumers, the consensus leans toward "no."A new poll conducted by the cannabis telehealth platform NuggMD reveals that the majority of consumers aren't optimistic about the Trump administration completing full federal marijuana rescheduling by the end of the year. The survey, which interviewed 1,063 cannabis consumers in state-legal markets between July 2 … [Read more...] about Will the federal government fully reschedule marijuana before the end of the year?
Schedule III Isn’t a Magic Fix for Cannabis Operators
For months, cannabis businesses have been watching federal marijuana rescheduling like it might be the breakthrough the industry has been waiting for.Lower taxes. Easier banking. Less federal pressure. Maybe even a little sanity.But if you’re in Washington state, officials are pumping the brakes.According to state regulators, the federal move to shift marijuana from Schedule I … [Read more...] about Schedule III Isn’t a Magic Fix for Cannabis Operators
From the Vault to the Medicine Cabinet
Well today has been one hell of a day, huh? I wake up expecting the usual political noise and instead get hit with the federal government finally admitting—out loud—that weed might actually belong in the real world. Donald Trump announced the reclassification of weed as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act, which is Washington-speak for “maybe we’ve been … [Read more...] about From the Vault to the Medicine Cabinet
Federal Cannabis Reform: Rescheduling Efforts Face Political Hurdles and Industry Uncertainty
In 2024, the U.S. cannabis industry witnessed significant developments, including the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) decision to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. This move marked a major step towards federal legalization, allowing state-licensed cannabis businesses to take federal tax deductions and removing … [Read more...] about Federal Cannabis Reform: Rescheduling Efforts Face Political Hurdles and Industry Uncertainty
Cannabis becoming schedule III?
So close to schedule III I can smell it As many people may or may not know, cannabis has been a schedule I substance since 1971. For everyone who didn't do the math, thats about fourty six years! According to the current schedule cannabis is as dangerous as heroin and lsd. Cannabis is even scheduled higher than cocaine and methamphetamines. Just think about that for a second. … [Read more...] about Cannabis becoming schedule III?
